Place the beets in a small, heavy-bottomed sauce- pan and add water to cover by an inch. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer, uncovered, until the beets are ...

Imagine a thinly sliced piece vs a whole baby beet or a quarter of a large beet. The pickle will preserve it, but unless you heat it sufficiently there is a risk of bacteria growing in the jar and ...